chimichuri

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chimichuri is a latin american and australian fusion cafe located inchatswoodwith a funky interior. i have been here on different occasions so this post will combine the dishes we have tried each time. 

the first dish is their signature piggy mac bowl with macaroni, bacon, chorizo, mushroom, and cheese, lots of cheese! this was an amazing mac and cheese dish and sure to satisfy any pasta and carb lover. the balance between the creaminess of the cheese, the smokiness of the spices and the saltiness of the meat is just perfect.

what a gem! it was so good i came back 2 weekends in a row. hidden among the offices of the quieter side ofchatswoodstation, the music was pumping when i got there and the place was very busy, but i was lucky to get a small table up the front of the open deck. the food did take a while to arrive, but when they did, you forget how long you waited. they were smashing! the meal looked visually exciting as well as taste delicious. the black benedict was a comb of a black brioche bun (infused with squid ink & you can taste it too), poach egg (oozy), softshell crab (well fried, not oily), black hollandaise sauce, salmon roe & cabbage slaws. it was a massive serving, but all the tastes were well balanced. the second visit i got the french toast, again looked amazing. it was a trio of mini toast (brioche), each with a different filling & flavours, a choc ganache, a lychee ganache & a berry coulis. they were all good. the best thing was that it comes with your own mini jar of nutella! who doesn't love nutella! i'll definitely be back for more.

met up with a friend inchatswoodand she decided to come here. the menu isn't huge but the items are interesting. tried the taro milk tea which was alright, i found that flavour a little too subtle.

we had the breakfast burger and the black benedict. both were in black buns and were really tasty. the burger was on the specials board instead of the menu and had sausages and hash browns. the black benedict was a soft shell crab egg bene. we also had the french toast for dessert. it was delicious and filling. it even had a small tub of nutella. there were also other items which looked interesting like the panna cotta. we also noticed afterwards about food items on their instagram like the croissant with scallops.

the food here is quite nice and the portions are decent. it is a fairly small cafe with a few tables overlooking the road. service was really friendly and on point. i can see why this place is popular.

it is a place that i will recommend. i went on a sunday afternoon. being inchatswoodhas its advantage and disadvantage - it is not far from the station and on the other side (so not crowded) but parking can be challenging so we parked on the other side. they do allow dogs but you can't sit where the nice seats are as the space there is quite limited. so we were placed on the second set of staircase. i just wish the restaurant has better space. the food is great!

i checked out this cafe last weekend. it was my first time exploring thechatswoodfood scene!

i was pleasantly surprised by how close the cafe is to the train station - it definitely makes the trip more convenient. there was also no queue when we arrived so we were seated quickly.

i ordered the seared scallops which came in a croissant with scrambled eggs, spinach and herbs. my friend recommended the dish so i decided go try it.

it was tasty and filling but i personally don’t love the taste of scallops so i wouldn’t eat it again. the portion size was decent so if you are looking for a choice which is satisfying and different to typical brunch dishes then i suggest this.

chimichuri is an unassuming cafe hidden away at the bottom of a commercial building in the less frequented part ofchatswood(away from the shopping centres) with an unique latin american and asian fusion menu. we spotted it driving by one weekend and stopped by the next weekend for a group lunch and enjoyed the fresh flavours on offer in a laidback setting with some interesting murals as a backdrop.

hidden gem tucked away around the corner fromchatswoodstation:
great food
great coffee
great service

can't ask for more ❤️

chimichuri is a really great place for breakfast, brunch and lunch. the staff are amazing and i’ve been there twice. the servings are generous and the money paid is very much so worth it. the soft shell crab burger was amazing and the latin avo were amazing to eat for lunch and breakfast. the staff are super friendly but the place can get pretty busy.

chimichuri is located away from the main centre ofchatswoodso it is a little bit of a walk but it’s not too bad. the cafe is small but it makes good use of the space with also an “outside” dining area with multiple tables. customers are able to see into the kitchen and the food is not badly priced.

overall i would love to go here again brunch.

when recently visiting sydney and staying atchatswoodhad brunch, the lick my bacon was excellent and the big breakfast was massive and delicious, coffee excellent and staff very good. will go again next time in sydney,

i’m not nearchatswoodand the visit to try this cafe was worth it !

impressive colourful creations !
their french toast and the red pear are their most famous options if you look for images on instagram.
but don’t forget to try their savoury options.

i will include a picture of a burratta plate they used to have but i’m not sure if they still include it in their menu now. this was my favourite ! i needed to show you that picture so you can look at that explosion of colour !

the pear is beautiful but the french toast is say tastier ! i need to come back to see what new options they have :)

great place!! it’s kind of hidden inchatswoodbut it was still quite busy when i got there. nice atmosphere, friendly staff and food was served fairly quickly! a little pricey, but you get what you pay for. i got the tuna poke bowl; across is the squid linguine. the fish was a little bit salty but the lemon and other veg counteracted it. the squid linguine was a bit sweet somehow?? so putting some salt and pepper on it fixed it.

delicious, fast service and unique. tucked away in a quiet corner ofchatswoodit is a small gem with a calm ambience. their red velvet latte was just the right amount of sweet, and came in no time. their signature black benedict with soft shell crab is amazing. despite looks, it is easy to eat, appealing to the eye, and the flavour is there. i later used left over sauce from the bun with their battered fries and it worked a charm. highly recommend.

wow this place was amazing. ambience 9/10, service 10/10.

although the panna cotta took ages to come, the waiters made up for it by bringing a free red velvet latte, followed 5 minutes later by another free taro latte. the signature black burger (with the soft shell crab) was a little on the oily side. if it was less oily, it would have been a hit!

would definitely recommend this place, it’s tucked away off help st, which is right next tochatswoodstation and is super convenient. the lighting unfortunately wasn’t great, however the heaters were super great, especially during the chilly winter ❄️.

chimichuri is a latin american-influenced cafe inchatswoodwhich garners huge publicity lately with a series of innovative twists to typical brunches. the industrial-like open space design of the cafe features an unmistakable salvador dali artwork and a minimalist stripped back interior.

i ordered a couple of their morning favourites including a mango and shaved coconut smoothies. served with shredded almonds, the smoothie attempted to choke rather than quench my thirst.

the quirky black benedict, a certain soft shell crab served with poached eggs, salmon roe and black holladaise, disappoints with two dry and rough buns and fully cooked eggs. the ingredients appeared too dissociative and an uncomfortable marriage of convenience. the soft shell crab was hideously overcooked and stripped off any tenderness and succulence.

this is lovely cafe located not far fromchatswoodstation. i was drawn to this place because of the different flavoured lattes which include red velvet, matcha, coconut taro and golden turmeric. i liked the taro and the matcha the best. i also tried the mac and cheese (which is a must order) and i recommend eating this first while it's still nice and warm. the black benedict with soft shell crab, poached eggs and black hollandaise was very good and filling. you get a whole crab and the eggs are perfectly runny. this is definitely another nice brunch spot in chatswood.